To the untrained eye or casual observer, Fat Chicken is a very cute, and yes, overweight mini dachshund. But to those who care to scratch the surface for the deeper meaning, they will find a symbol of love and hope.

Besides being a loved and loving pet of a very special person, Fat Chicken is that symbol. A symbol which encourages us all to be tissue and organ donors.

"The situation seemed hopeless, nothing was going as planned, but she held his hand in hers and said "don't worry baby, we'll fat chicken our way through this"